HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2021-114 - All-way Stop Control Zeller Dr at Old Zeller DrREPORT TO:Finance & CorporateServices Committee
DATE OF MEETING:August9, 2021
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ext. 7738
PREPARED BY:Ivan J Balaban, Traffic Technologist, (519) 741-2200 x7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward2
DATE OF REPORT:July 6, 2021
REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-114
SUBJECT:All-way Stop ControlZeller Drive at Old Zeller Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
That an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of Zeller Drive and Old
Zeller Drive;andfurther,
Thatthe Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report isto amend the Uniform Traffic By-Law 2019-113to include
an all-way stop control atZeller Driveand Old Zeller Drive.
The key finding of this report isthat safety and operations will be improved through the
installation of the traffic control device listed in the report
The financial implications areapproximately $1,000 taken from the existing sign
maintenance budget
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing traffic control at the
intersection of ZellerDrive and Old ZellerDrive. The request cited concerns regarding
pedestrian safety and general operation of the intersection. It was requested that an all-way
stop be considered to control traffic.
REPORT:
According to the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan, ZellerDrive is designated a Major
Community Collector Street and Old ZellerDrive is designated a Minor Community Collector
Street. Currently, traffic on Old ZellerDrive stops and yields right of way to traffic on Zeller
Drive
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In response to the identified concerns, a traffic study was conducted for the intersection on
May 11, 2021. Theresults of the study were compared to the City of Kitchener’s all-way stop
warrant requirements. These requirements are a set of guidelines based on the all-way stop
warrants established by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and the Institute of
Transportation Engineers. The results are as follows:
Warrant –Local/Minor Road
All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis
ZellerDrive and Old ZellerDrive–May 11, 2021
Warrant Factors -"3-Leg" IntersectionResultsWarrant Met
The total vehicle volume on all
intersection approaches averages at
215NO
least 250 vehicles per hour for each of
any eight hours of the day,
and
The volume split does not exceed 75% /
25% for a three-way control on the major 70% / 30%YES
road,
or
Average of at least 4 collisionsper year
over a three-year period(susceptible to 0.00 per yearNO
correction by an All Way Stop)
All-Way Stop WarrantedNO
As the results above indicate, the intersection of ZellerDrive and Old ZellerDrivedoes not
meet the warrant criteria. However, an earlier study conductedin April 142016at this
location did meet the warrant criteria.
The results are as follows:
Warrant –Local/Minor Road
All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis
ZellerDrive and Old ZellerDrive–April 14, 2016
Warrant Factors -"3-Leg" IntersectionResultsWarrant Met
The total vehicle volume on all
intersection approaches averages at
304YES
least 250 vehicles per hour for each of
any eight hours of the day,
and
The volume split does not exceed 75% /
25% for a three-way control on the major 74% / 26%YES
road,
or
Average of at least 4 collisionsper year
over a three-year period(susceptible to 0.00 per yearNO
correction by an All Way Stop)
All-Way Stop WarrantedYES
The largest difference between these two studieswas the volume of traffic during the
morning, with the volume being significantlyreduced during the second study, which was
conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic resulted in lower traffic volumes
across the City, and traffic levels are expected to return to pre-pandemiclevelsas schools,
businesses and employers reopen for regular business.Based on the results of the2021
traffic study,the 2016 study,and the expected increase in traffic volume, Transportation
Services is recommending that an all-way stop be installed.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget–The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget –The recommendation has the following impact on the Operating Budget.
Zeller Drive at Old Zeller Drive All Way Stop, $1,000; for a total estimated budget impact of
$1,000.These costs can be absorbed in the existing Sign Maintenance budget
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM –This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of
the council / committee meeting.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2019-113
APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman, General Manager of Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A–Key Map –Zeller Drive at Old Zeller Drive All Way Stop
Key Map
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Appendix
Zeller Drive at Old Zeller Drive All Way Stop